Skip Bayless claims Joel Embiid choosing not to play after appendectomy
"Embiid is actually cleared to play, but has chosen not to play."
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Philly sports host apologizes for accusing Joel Embiid of faking illness: ‘I feel like an idiot’
"Joel Embiid has appendicitis after I pretty much said I was faking it during my show today."
Mike Francesa admits screw-up with incredible Joel Embiid Kansas take
“Remember, he left Kansas. But that's a long time ago. And he left Kansas because of Embiid."
Kendrick Perkins offers apology to Joel Embiid, Daryl Morey
"I would like to an issue an apology."
Joel Embiid rips media following return to court
"According to a lot of your peers [in the media], I’m not even a top-100 basketball player in this league."
Philly radio host disses Joel Embiid after ESPN profile: ‘He’s the victim’
"This is a very positive – I don’t want to use the word cuddly – but a fluffy piece for Joel Embiid because this writer was given access."
Howard Eskin blasts Nick Nurse for ‘excuses’ for 76ers struggles: ‘It’s just a horrible team’
"Stop with injury excuses. It’s just a horrible team."
Chandler Parsons blasts 76ers for not shutting Joel Embiid down sooner: ‘He wasn’t himself’
"They knew about this injury."
Stephen A. Smith addresses America: ‘You don’t give a damn about the Sixers’
"Nobody gives a damn about the Sixers, because we know they're not healthy."
Shannon Sharpe blames McDonald’s for Joel Embiid’s downfall
"Peak Embiid wasted peak Embiid because he never took his diet and nutrition seriously."
Kendrick Perkins calls for 76ers to trade Joel Embiid, Paul George in offseason
"Joel Embiid and Paul George are both in Tyrese Maxey's way."
Reggie Miller torched Joel Embiid for being out of shape: ‘Whose fault is that?’
"He's not in shape, but whose fault is that? That's the player's fault!"
Minnesota Timberwolves broadcaster shreds Joel Embiid for recent ejection, injuries
"I wish he was as angry about not playing as he is about a call a referee gave him."
Edie Falco tells Jalen Brunson she wanted to fight Joel Embiid after foul: ‘I was going to go after him’
"He elbowed you in a game last year and I was going to go after him. I mean, that’s how bad it was."
76ers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby after Joel Embiid’s ejection: ‘This is Mickey Mouse’
"This isn't real. This is a joke."
Joel Embiid is not happy about Tyrese Maxey intervention being leaked
Reports emerged this week about Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid being confronted for his tardiness, and the big man is not happy.
Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State lifts NBA Cup ratings
The Splash Brother's return averaged 2.14 million viewers on TNT.
Shaq tears into Joel Embiid after slow season debut: ‘You’re supposed to come back with extra energy’
"Joel Embiid will never win a championship until he gets his mind and his attitude right."
David Dennis Jr. asks where accountability is for columnist after Joel Embiid suspsenion
"Something needs to be done about that, whether it's access to the locker room or their own version of apology, because that's unacceptable."
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes will continue covering 76ers
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Inquirer told TMZ that Hayes' role will not change.
Craig Carton: NBA should punish Joel Embiid by making him play
"If you really wanted to punish Joel Embiid, wouldn't you make him play three games?"
NBA suspends Joel Embiid three games for shoving reporter
“Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and the media in the NBA."
Shannon Sharpe questions Joel Embiid’s sensitivity after scuffle with columnist
"I don't take it as being insensitive."
Reporter details Joel Embiid’s argument, shoving match with Philadelphia columnist Marcus Hayes
"If you ever talk about my family again, we're gonna have real problems."
Joel Embiid to critics: ‘I’ve done way too much for this f*cking city to be treated like this’
"I’ve done way too much for this city and putting myself at risk for people to be saying that so I do think it’s bullsh*t."